Kellyn's 31st Bday Swim!!! 
31 x 100's

5 on 1:25
4 on 1:20
3 on 1:15
2 on 1:10
1 on 1:05 
(Repeat two times)


The final one Kellyn swam 200 for "get out" swim if under 1:55 from push. No problem, 1:53! YAY! 

The long drive up to northern California was well worth the incredible experience I had at Ultra Adventure swimmer, Jamie Patrick's Swim Camp in Hidden Valley, California! I have never been around so many passionate open water swimmers all at once! 

The cabin was adorable accommodating one big happy swim family! People were in an out throughout the day, hanging out on the deck, swimming laps, going on jogs, taking naps, jumping on the trampoline, or creating their own fun! 
 
The night swim we did the first night was a blast. My carpool ride from Southern California arrived in the evening and I didn't make it down to the lake before the sun set. It was kind of a rush having never seen the lake in daylight before and jumping in at night. I couldn't have asked to been surrounded by a more spunky group of swimmers to enjoy the moon light swim with. Watching the stars from the middle of the lake with such fresh, clear air was amazing!

The next morning Jamie rented a patio boat and we all carpooled to Clear Lake, the largest freshwater lake in California! We swam along the boat along the shoreline headed north for about 1 hour and a half against the current then turned around and headed back to the starting point where we regrouped and set back to the cabin.

I saw a lot of familiar faces and met many new ones as well. I truly enjoyed my time spent there and only wished I could have stayed longer. I plan on making it to Jamie's next camp in August 2013 and look forward to crewing for his Tahoe 360 swim this August/September! Go Jamie Go! Cheers to 2012 Jamie Patrick Swim Campers!! Thank you for such a wonderful event Jamie! You are awesome!!!  XOXO

 

McGaugh pool is for everyone! So thrilled to have discovered this little gem and have made such a wide variety of like-minded friends of all ages!  

Litttle bay swim with Ashley Twichell to get acclimated for her big race in Portugal next month!!! Might be a little chilly so acclimating to the proper water temp. So excited for her! One step away from her Olympic dream!!! =) Go Ash go!!! 

My wife's (hehe) birthday was today!! HAPPY dirty thirty-second Nat Nat!!! You are such a wonderful friend!!!

*32 Mile Spin at Executive Fitness
*60 minute circuit at Executive Fitness
*32 x 100 Swim
*Executive Fitness & Med Spa Party
*Ta Chen Chinese food
*Valley View Bowling

Great Day!!!!!!! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my wonderful friend Pam!!! 

In honor of her milestone birthday, our workout group gathered for a 5000 yard swim at McGaugh Pool, a 50 mile bike ride to Laguna main beach and back, then a 5 mile run around Seal/Long Beach! The fun was followed by a well-deserved kabob dinner made by chef Wesson!!! Thanks Parks! Great event!!!

Cheers!    
Swim Set: Warm up 5x200 on 3 min keep adding a length of kick.
1) All free
2-5) keep adding 1 length of kick-(so #5 is 100 kick, 100 swim)
Break (about a min)

5x200: 3:00, 2:50, 2:40, 2:30, 2:20
Break

5x200: all on 2:30
Break

5x200: 2:45 with 1st length stroke
Break

5x200: 2:20, 2:30, 2:40, 2:50, 3:00
Finished!! 

In Honor of Freaky Friday the 13th, we swam a set based on the lucky number!! =) 

13 x 50
13 x 100
13 x 150

But I am superstitious and couldn't end up doing 3900 yards so did 100 easy to round it off! 
Right after I got out it started pouring rain, thundering, and lightening! 

Cheers to Pilar Geijo in the pic with JR and DW! =) 

Here's to you AOM! Yay for ab work after a pool sesh with JR!  

JR and I at McGaugh Pool after a workout supporting Danny Gassaway's Peace Of Mind Foundation bracelets and water bottle. The link for information on the swim in Tulsa, Oklahoma can be found  here or by clicking on our photo.